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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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A DCS collects a lot of data during the course of operating. Which of the terms below would best describe the database that contains all the data required to create a trend in the process?
A DCS collects a lot of data during the course of operating. Which of the terms below would best describe the database that contains the value of all the parameters and tags, as well as all the programming and the DCS configuration?
Which of the answers below represents one of the types of cables not available for use in a Foundation fieldbus H1 transmission system?
Over the lifetime of a HMI, there will be changes to it's software form the supplier. Which of the terms below would best describe the red number in the picture below?
Parameter settings program the behavior of the function block. Which of the parameters below can be described as one that receives data from another block?
The addition of BCC to the message frame increases the efficiency of detecting errors in transmissions. which one of the error check systems based on a mathematical expression and is available to be used on data frames too large for any other method of error checking?
Multi-path interference is a ________ source of radio wave deterioration. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank
There are several stages in the alarm lifecycle. Which of these stages has the continuous overseeing and documentation of the performance of the alarm system?
A DCS collects a lot of data during the course of operating. Which of the terms below would best describe the database that contains all the data required to create a trend in the process?
The numerous tasks that are accomplished at the same time in a DCS, is a result of the configured software programs that it has . Which of the software programs below will set up the user manager and data administrator when loaded?
There are many different software programs that are commonly used by a DCS. Which of the programs below would allow the control strategy to be programmed once the I/O for the controllers was configured?
Which component of a wired Ethernet network has provisions for interfacing with the OSI model physical and data link layer?
There are several stages in the alarm lifecycle. Which of these stages is the alarm system commissioned?
Which of the signal transmission systems below best describes the operation of an Ethernet cord?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as having the operators access the various HMI subsystems to interact with a process control system?
In a motor control function block program, conditional block are used. Which of the answers below is best described as a condition that must be TRUE before a device can be activated?
Which answer below is best described as the RS-232 standard for voltage range to receive a "Space"?
The addition of BCC to the message frame increases the efficiency of detecting errors in transmissions. which one of the error check systems employs a calculated total by the receiver in comparison to the total of the received data?
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would make use of firewall in its connection to the control network?
A typical HMI has several subsystems attached to it. Which of the subsystems below would be involved in visual indications of data?
The standard recommended by ISA-18.2 is for 3-4 priority level alarms to be used. Which of the alarm priority levels below should comprise no more than 30% of the total configured alarms?
Which of the terms below can be best described as supplies the individual devices with data and power from the trunk line in an H1 transmission system?
The OSI model describes how a network should be arranged. Which of the layers below concern network topologies the most?
Which of the answers below best describes the OSI layers that a HART certified is not compliant with?
IPv4 has several distinct classifications. Which of the answers below would best describe how those classifications are determined using the address?